Our Ingredients
Using natural ingredients in cosmetics can have many benefits for both the environment and our health.
Natural ingredients are typically gentler and less likely to cause irritation than synthetic ingredients, as they do not contain chemicals or additives that can be harmful to the skin or body.
Additionally, using natural ingredients can help to support sustainable and ethical practices in the beauty industry.
At Balms & Bars we are using gentle surfactants such as Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) which is derived from coconut oil and due to its mild, non-irritating nature is an excellent option for a variety of personal care natural products.
We are also using butters, such as Shea butter and Cocoa butter rich in fatty acids, which are great for moisturizing and nourishing the skin, and oils, such as Coconut oil and Jojoba oil which are also great for moisturizing and can help to balance the skin's natural oils.
Other ingredients that are commonly used are plant extracts and herbs and different kinds of clays which are helpful in many kind of skin conditions
We add to our products therapeutic benefits and fragrance by using various essential oils. We preserve them with tocopherol (Vitamin E) wich is a great antioxidant and the least amount of skin-friendly chemical preservatives. Most of our products are vegan with exception those containing beeswax used as a natural emulsifier and thickener, and
honey and propolis which are great antioxidants and antibacterial ingredients.